04 November 2010
- RSIS
- Publication
- RSIS Publications
- NTS Bulletin (Nov 2010 – Issue 1)
Abstract
Typhoon Megi hit northern Philippines on 18 October 2010, inundating affected areas and lashing residents with winds in excess of 225 kilometres per hour. While it will be some time before the full extent of the damage can be assessed, initial reports claim that the storm has left at least 36 people dead, 200,000 homeless, and caused over USD 175 million worth of damage to property.
Abstract
Typhoon Megi hit northern Philippines on 18 October 2010, inundating affected areas and lashing residents with winds in excess of 225 kilometres per hour. While it will be some time before the full extent of the damage can be assessed, initial reports claim that the storm has left at least 36 people dead, 200,000 homeless, and caused over USD 175 million worth of damage to property.